Quality Technician – 1019888

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures. Job Type: Full TimeShift(s) Available: overnightCompensation: $22.00/hr and up tp $25.00/hr depending on experienceNew, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.Applicable Benefits:Medical Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug InsuranceHealth and Wellness IncentivesPaid Vacation and Holidays401(k) with Cargill matching contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Short-Term Disability and Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsPrincipal Accountabilities:Collect, measure and weigh samples of materials of specific products based of defined procedures and specificationsTest and conduct analysis of raw materials, in process or finished product using defined procedures and specificationsComplete documentation and maintain records testing results with regular guidanceMaintain a clean and safe work area through knowledge and practice of safe and efficient food and safety practicesAccurately perform and record monitoring activities, process verifications, and audits throughout the facility including raw material audits, documenting deviations and/or recording corrective actions takenMonitoring and enforcing all plant specific and corporate food safety programsPrepare samples and perform product and/or material testingPerform environmental swabbingPerforming pre-operational inspections and along with performing quality monitoring of product and processesDocumenting and maintaining record keeping utilizing a computer as necessaryAuditing supplies to maintain inventory and designing and implementing new procedures and/or techniquesInteracting regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork focused environmentUnderstand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.Maintaining a safe and clean work environmentOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorshipMust be 18 years or olderAbility to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)Basic use of a computerAbility to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodationAbility to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in a production related workExperience in Quality Assurance or Food ManufacturingExperience operating mobile equipment such as forkliftHigh school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experienceConsidered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/VetTo apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use this link to create a login to apply.